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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge job fair set for April 30: What to know
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — People in the Baton Rouge area looking for a new job can attend the EmployBR Regional Job Fair this month. Several companies will be doing on-the-spot job interviews. A turnout of about 700 to 1,000 people is expected for the Wednesday, April 30 job fair. Skip the line by registering early online. 'We want you to prepare like you're coming to get the job today,' Director of EmployBR Amanda Stanley said. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library will help people prepare with a seminar at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26. The library offers resources to help people write resumes, practice for job interviews and job searching. Free continental breakfast and lunch will be provided at the job fair. The 10 jobs expected to decline over the next decade When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. Entry schedule: 7 a.m. for employer/vendor arrival; 9 a.m. for veteran and disability entry; 10 a.m. for general public entry. Where: Raising Cane's River Center Ballroom, 275 S. River Road, Baton Rouge. People are asked to enter from St. Louis Street. Free parking is available in the East Garage at 345 St. Louis St. The NFL's most powerful piece of paper — the Draft Card Biopic of Anthony Bourdain to star Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas: reports Baton Rouge job fair set for April 30: What to know Enjoy the wildlife at BREC Baton Rouge Zoo's 'Roar and Pour' event Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over DEI rollback Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
West Baton Rouge voters to decide on drainage, library taxes
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — West Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide on two tax renewal propositions during the March 29 election, aimed at funding drainage improvements and the parish library system. According to the Secretary of State's website, the first proposition is a 7.2-mill property tax renewal that would be collected for 10 years, generating an estimated $5.9 million annually. The funds would be dedicated to drainage maintenance, operations, and capital improvements throughout the parish. The second proposition asks voters to renew a 4.1-mill property tax for 10 years, expected to bring in approximately $3.36 million per year. The revenue would support the maintenance, operation, and capital needs of the West Baton Rouge Parish Library and its branches. Absentee ballots: Ballots must be returned by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 28 Poll hours: Voting will take place on March 29 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where to vote: Voters can find their polling place through a sample ballot on the GeauxVote app or . Identification required: The Louisiana Secretary of State reminds voters to bring a valid ID to the polls. What Louisiana voters need to know before March 29 election High-profile ICE arrests of Tufts, Alabama students spotlight growing Trump sweep AP journalists testify over White House revoking access As many as 6 hurricanes forecast to strike US this season Louisiana injury lawyers host annual summit for nonprofits Judge orders preservation of Signal group chat on Houthi strike Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
